Import/export HS code 842220: Bottle cleaners
Machines that clean or dry bottles and other containers
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,481,997 |
| Germany | 7,775,520 |
| Netherlands | 6,987,913 |
| China | 6,490,577 |
| Sweden | 3,484,526 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,925,796 | 3,556,201 | -2,369,595 |
| Germany | 3,932,318 | 3,843,202 | -89,116 |
| Netherlands | 5,652,227 | 1,335,686 | -4,316,541 |
| China | 3,376,501 | 3,114,076 | -262,425 |
| Sweden | 1,712,708 | 1,771,818 | +59,110 |
| France | 1,305,691 | 1,204,373 | -101,318 |
| Spain | 1,118,859 | 1,041,504 | -77,355 |
| Hungary | 1,798,947 | 0 | -1,798,947 |
| Denmark | 387,412 | 751,886 | +364,474 |
| Turkey | 489,081 | 644,454 | +155,373 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,711,379 |
| Germany | 7,624,674 |
| China | 7,156,588 |
| Netherlands | 6,393,098 |
| Sweden | 3,570,243 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,216,651 | 4,494,728 | -1,721,923 |
| Germany | 4,183,190 | 3,441,484 | -741,706 |
| China | 3,809,144 | 3,347,444 | -461,700 |
| Netherlands | 5,197,255 | 1,195,843 | -4,001,412 |
| Sweden | 1,819,410 | 1,750,833 | -68,577 |
| Spain | 1,118,859 | 1,030,779 | -88,080 |
| United Kingdom | 1,941,022 | 55,666 | -1,885,356 |
| Turkey | 574,933 | 642,861 | +67,928 |
| Denmark | 387,233 | 763,227 | +375,994 |
| Canada | 561,922 | 408,018 | -153,904 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,366,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,962,507 |
| Air transport | 3,491,205 |
| Other | 248,402 |
| Road transport | 129,962 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,334,881 | 13,031,233 | -8,303,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,961,551 | 4,000,956 | -1,960,595 |
| Air transport | 1,990,043 | 1,501,162 | -488,881 |
| Other | 189,703 | 58,699 | -131,004 |
| Road transport | 3,547 | 126,415 | +122,868 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,923,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,965,711 |
| Harwich | 4,624,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,069,427 |
| Southampton | 3,539,182 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,046,071 | 5,877,700 | -4,168,371 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,488,557 | 3,477,154 | +988,597 |
| Harwich | 4,062,072 | 562,168 | -3,499,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,522,390 | 2,547,037 | +1,024,647 |
| Southampton | 2,993,563 | 545,619 | -2,447,944 |
| Felixstowe | 1,183,485 | 1,302,881 | +119,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 751,548 | 1,507,991 | +756,443 |
| London | 1,146,916 | 419,266 | -727,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 815,530 | 402,888 | -412,642 |
| Killingholme | 897,355 | 14,367 | -882,988 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
21 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| SMEG (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| ITW LIMITED | 49 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 49 |
| EDWARDS HIGH VACUUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 46 |
| ALFA LAVAL LIMITED | 44 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 44 |
| ADEXA DIRECT LIMITED | 41 |
| TECAN UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SYCHEM LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,798,966 |
| Ivory Coast | 7,194,945 |
| Iraq | 3,507,230 |
| Mexico | 3,373,262 |
| Thailand | 3,332,754 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,406,654 | 2,392,312 | -5,014,342 |
| Ivory Coast | 7,194,945 | 0 | -7,194,945 |
| Iraq | 760,766 | 2,746,464 | +1,985,698 |
| Mexico | 3,142,959 | 230,303 | -2,912,656 |
| Thailand | 624,382 | 2,708,372 | +2,083,990 |
| Australia | 2,924,546 | 188,873 | -2,735,673 |
| Brazil | 586,938 | 2,318,529 | +1,731,591 |
| Ireland | 1,571,763 | 1,022,055 | -549,708 |
| Poland | 68,117 | 2,224,621 | +2,156,504 |
| Switzerland | 2,131,438 | 26,449 | -2,104,989 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,873 |
| China | 1,044 |
| XI | 312 |
| Turkey | 169 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,873 | 0 | -11,873 |
| China | 1,044 | 0 | -1,044 |
| XI | 312 | 0 | -312 |
| Turkey | 169 | 0 | -169 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,843,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,578,006 |
| Air transport | 2,084,705 |
| Other | 13,399 |
| Road transport | 1,350 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,301,803 | 10,542,188 | -15,759,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,337,903 | 10,240,103 | +3,902,200 |
| Air transport | 1,005,231 | 1,079,474 | +74,243 |
| Other | 13,398 | 1 | -13,397 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,350 | +1,350 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 19,591,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,944,641 |
| Southampton | 7,075,126 |
| Felixstowe | 4,088,183 |
| London | 3,961,827 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,193,462 | 6,397,664 | -6,795,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,644,328 | 7,300,313 | +3,655,985 |
| Southampton | 4,717,177 | 2,357,949 | -2,359,228 |
| Felixstowe | 3,603,855 | 484,328 | -3,119,527 |
| London | 3,961,827 | 0 | -3,961,827 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,257,038 | 1,313,358 | +56,320 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,612 | 1,566,043 | +1,143,431 |
| Holyhead | 1,196,340 | 424,643 | -771,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 592,857 | 928,881 | +336,024 |
| Dover | 505,331 | 497,485 | -7,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that clean or dry bottles and other containers